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Tag: Ancient Greek Myths

Book Review

Review: Lore

June 28, 2021 aminamakele

THE PLOT: Lore by Alexandra Bracken is a fantasy novel based on Ancient Greek mythology and set in modern-day New York. Zeus has punished the Gods – every seven years, they are mortal for seven days. During this time, the descendants … Continue reading Review: Lore

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Review: Ariadne

May 18, 2021 aminamakele

THE PLOT: Ariadne by Jennifer Saint is a retelling of the ancient Greek myth about Theseus and the Minotaur. Focussing on the female characters, the novel depicts the relationship between Ariadne and Phaedra – the two princesses of Crete who live … Continue reading Review: Ariadne

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Review: Pandora’s Jar

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 aminamakele

THE PLOT: Pandora’s Jar by Natalie Haynes is a non-fiction book, which takes ten prominent women from Ancient Greek myths and analyses how the perception of them has changed through the ages. From comparing ‘Hold Up’ by Beyonce with Euripides’ … Continue reading Review: Pandora’s Jar

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